Every child needs a village to enrich their education. Will you be one of them? Volunteers are a crucial part of the Yellowstone family, and our students and staff take great joy in welcoming you to our campus.
Volunteer with us!
Be part of a child’s story!
Make a difference in the life of a Yellowstone scholar. Whether you can serve once a year or once a week, there's a place for you at Yellowstone. As a volunteer, you'll support teachers, encourage students, and help create a learning environment where every child can thrive and reach their God-given potential.
Join the volunteer community today!
Why do you volunteer at Yellowstone Schools?
“I volunteer because students need to know that they are loved, that encouragement is always available at school, that success is not always being a star athlete or entertainer, but in being good citizens and good people, and to turn to God, family, and friends when challenges arise.
Yellowstone provides love and understanding, discipline, challenge, and direction to some of our most vulnerable. The community needs more Yellowstones, but while there is only one, let us do what we can to make this Yellowstone the best it can be.”
—Byron Furseth, volunteer and supporter
SHOWING UP FOR KIDS MATTERS.
Make a difference in the life of a student today!
Ongoing Opportunities
CLASSROOMS & GROUPS: Work alongside teachers and staff to support students in a supervised group setting.
Choose this option if you want to be a classroom helper, library volunteer, reading group member, office support, lunch assistant, career day speaker, and more!
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Submit a volunteer application and complete a brief volunteer orientation on the day of the event (Additional screening may be required depending on the role.)
Become a Volunteer!
One-Time Opportunities
EVENTS: Perfect for individuals, families, and corporate groups who want to help occasionally.
Choose this option if you want to help at teacher appreciation events, campus beautification, grandparents breakfast, golf tournament, muffins with mom, donuts with dad, and more!
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Submit a volunteer application.
High-Responsibility Opportunities
MENTORING, TUTORING, & CHAPERONING: Serve in roles involving one-on-one mentoring or increased responsibility.
Choose this option if you want to help at Lunch Buddies, reading buddies, tutors, club volunteers, field trip chaperones supervising students, or other roles designated by the Volunteer Manager.
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Volunteer application
Interview
References
Volunteer training
Child abuse and mandatory reporting courses
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Before you apply, please have the following ready:
Government-issued ID and social security
Personal contact information
Payment for the background check ($34)
Time to complete: 5-8 min
There is a $34 application fee, paid during the application process. If you need financial assistance with the fee, please contact the volunteer manager at volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org
All volunteers complete the same application, which includes authorization for a criminal background check through Raptor.
Applications remain active for 12 months.
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Once your application is submitted and your background check is cleared, the volunteer manager will contact you with the next steps based on your selected volunteer role.
Depending on your opportunity, you may be asked to complete:
Volunteer orientation
Online course on child abuse and mandatory reporting training
An interview
Reference verification
We'll guide you through the requirements needed for your role.
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Receive approval.
Once your application and any required onboarding steps are complete, you'll receive an approval email and can begin volunteering.
Volunteers may not begin serving until all requirements are completed.
What does the process look like?
FAQs
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Yes. Volunteer applications and background checks must be renewed every 12 months.
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Yes. Every Yellowstone volunteer completes a volunteer application that includes a criminal background check through Raptor.
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Background check processing times vary. Some background checks may clear quickly, while others may take longer, depending on how quickly individual counties release records. The volunteer manager will contact you with the next steps once your background check has been cleared.
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No. Interviews are required only for certain volunteer roles that involve greater student responsibility.
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Not necessarily; Every volunteer receives onboarding appropriate for their role. Training requirements vary depending on the type of volunteer opportunity.
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Yes, depending on the role. Returning volunteers in a specific volunteering tier are required to complete a brief online refresher training each year, followed by a short quiz, to review important safety procedures, volunteer expectations, and any policy updates before volunteering.
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Yes. Individuals under 18 may volunteer for approved opportunities with prior approval from the volunteer manager. Minor volunteers must complete the Yellowstone volunteer application and select "Minor Volunteer" under Step 4: Volunteer Functions. Additional supervision and participation requirements may apply depending on the volunteer opportunity.
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Absolutely. If you'd like to move into a role with greater student responsibility, we'll guide you through any additional screening or training requirements.
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Volunteers can stay connected by subscribing to Yellowstone’s monthly volunteer newsletter by clicking here. The newsletter highlights upcoming events, new volunteer opportunities, important updates, and ways to get involved throughout the school year.
Didn’t answer your question? Have something else in mind? Contact our Volunteer Manager!
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